Software Engineer

At Arete, we are on the forefront of utilizing innovative solutions, with great minds from all backgrounds, to help solve the nation's most complex security challenges. We strive for an inclusive, collaborative team environment that approaches differences as opportunities for innovation and excellence. As an employee-owned company, we foster an atmosphere that propels diverse career opportunities and professional growth.

Discover your future with us.

As a Software Engineer at Arete, you will develop and implement features, as well as resolve bugs, for gimbal sensor systems. Conduct system testing utilizing embedded processors, circuit boards, and associated test equipment. Actively participate in scrum meetings and contribute to agile development cycles. This role requires the ability to work independently while collaborating closely with a small, cross-functional software and hardware team to meet critical customer deadlines. Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed. This position is based in our Healdsburg, CA office and is a full-time, exempt, non-supervisory role.

We have an impressive range of benefits, programs, and perks that we offer:

Generous PTO and Leave Times

• Flextime Scheduling
• Bereavement
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Parental Leave

Financial Benefits

• 401K Retirement Plan Contribution
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• Continuing Education Funds

Health, Medical, and Wellness Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability (LTD)
• Vision Reimbursement

Qualities We Look For

• Creativity
• Integrity
• Passion
• Responsiveness
• Collaboration

Experiences and Background We Look For:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Computer Science
• C++ and embedded development experience.
• Collaborative team experience (Scrum)
• Familiarity with Linux command line and operating system fundamentals.
• Capacity to work in a team with minimal supervision and agility to work multiple potentially disparate projects simultaneously

Nice to have:

• PetaLinux and Zynq development
• VSCode cross platform development.
• Knowledge of serial communication: SPI, UART, I2C. GPU programming (CUDA).
• Knowledge of threading, synchronization, networking.
• Active security clearance.

The salary range for this role is $90,000 to $120,000; however, Arete considers several factors when extending an offer of employment, including but not limited to: the position and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills.

Other Considerations

Arete is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and nondiscrimination, and we believe every person has the right to be treated with fairness, dignity, and equal consideration.

Arete is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

U.S. citizenship is required to meet position eligibility.

Successful passage of a criminal background screen is required to meet position eligibility.

Selected applicants will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Arete will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.

Successful passage of a Department of Transportation (DOT) drug test is required to meet position eligibility.

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